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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 555.44, 766.26 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 555.44, 766.26 and 322.43 is: 444.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    555.44 : 766.26 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    555.44/766.26 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    555.44x = 766.26 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    555.44x = 247,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,065.21/555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.81

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